Quinn Klinefelter is a host and Senior News Editor for 101.9 WDET, anchoring midday newscasts and preparing reports for WDET, NPR and the BBC. Klinefelter joined WDET in 1998 after earning a M.A. from the nation's top-ranked journalism school, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and working as a sports correspondent for BBC Radio 4 and as a talk show host, anchor and reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.

He has won over 50 awards for his work from groups including CBS Radio, the Associated Press, the Wisconsin and Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists. He has covered government and politics for WDET, including interviewing numerous presidential candidates, Michigan governors and every Detroit mayor elected in the 21st century. He also regularly reports on sports and entertainment, including covering 20 editions of the Indianapolis 500.

He was literally on top of the news when he finished an interview with then-Senator Bob Dole by stepping on his shoes.

Detroit Lions give thanks for Super Bowl caliber team

In 1934 the Detroit Lions played the first pro football game ever held on Thanksgiving. They lost to the Chicago...

Legendary racer Mario Andretti says GM joining Formula 1 brings him full circle

This week brought an end to a bitter conflict between General Motors, a famous racing name and the world’s most...

Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar says U.S. House won’t change approach to China under Trump

A Michigan Congressman is proposing legislation to end normal trade relations with China.U.S Rep. John Moolenaar chairs the House Select...

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan expected to announce plans for political future this week

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce whether he will make another run for the city’s top job this...

Michigan’s 10th Congressional race is a rematch of nation’s third-closest election

In 2022, the election in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District — which includes southern Macomb County, Rochester and Rochester Hills —...

Detroit deploys new election security after 2020 chaos

The special counsel in the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump released a report weeks ago that held...

Democrat Clint St. Mosley challenges GOP Congresswoman Lisa McClain in conservative 9th District

Michigan’s 9th Congressional District is a reliably red area for the GOP. The district includes the thumb region and parts...

Detroit Evening Report: Harris, Trump campaign in Detroit as early in-person voting begins

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning in metro Detroit today.The visits come before in-person...

Metro Detroiters lay out the issues and candidates shaping their vote

The economy. Immigration. Reproductive rights.These are just a few of the issues presidential candidates regularly raise while campaigning in the...

Trump, Harris tout visions for US economy during Michigan campaign stops

The latest polling continues to show a statistical dead-heat in the presidential race across political battleground states like Michigan.Surveys also...

Fain, UAW rally in Warren after Stellantis announces mass layoffs at truck plant

An ongoing fight between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis could have an impact on the race for the White...

Breathe deep? Maybe not in Detroit

A new study published this week found people with asthma have an especially hard time breathing properly in Detroit.The Asthma...